Rescue crews work around the clock in western Colombia following a 7.4 earthquake that left roughly 265 dead. In Cali, Mayor Alejandro Eder coordinates rescue efforts, suspends festivals to aid victims, and faces mixed public reactions.
Qatar reports positive signs in talks between Oman and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though concerns remain that US-Iran compensation demands could delay an agreement as commercial traffic stays far below pre-war levels.
Meta released Muse Code, a terminal coding agent powered by the new Muse Spark 1.2 model, competing with Anthropic and OpenAI in software engineering tasks.
St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov reported that Ukrainian military drones attacked civilian infrastructure near the Moscow highway in Russia's second-largest city in the early hours of July 24, with air defenses active and recovery efforts underway.
India is rolling out Bhu-Aadhaar, a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), to create a unique digital identity for every land parcel. This initiative aims to simplify property verification, reduce disputes, and streamline land administration by establishing a standard digital record.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing a significant crisis following the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey over the delayed defence investment plan. Healey criticized the government's failure to commit necessary resources, prompting a response from "Treasury sources" that was perceived as dismissive. Meanwhile, Reform UK faces potential electoral setbacks due to candidate selection issues.
The U.S. Coast Guard will search the sailboat 'Soulmate' for evidence related to Lynette Hooker's disappearance in the Bahamas. Lynette vanished while returning to the boat with her husband Brian, who claims she fell out of their dinghy. GPS data contradicts Brian's account, leading to a new search area. Brian, released from Bahamian custody, denies wrongdoing despite a history of marital disputes.
China's top parliamentarian, Zhao Leji, will visit Russia and Kazakhstan from May 25-30, attending a China-Russia parliamentary cooperation meeting. The report also covers Russia's stance on Transnistrian Russians, EU's view on Russia's economy, Ukraine's corruption scandal, and other international developments.
A captured Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) counterintelligence officer and SBU agent, Sergey Mikhailov, has allegedly provided Russian forces with dozens of coordinates for Ukrainian troops and strategic targets in both rear and front zones. Mikhailov surrendered to Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction and stated he has no desire to return to Ukraine.
A captured Ukrainian Security Service counterintelligence officer, Sergey Mikhailov, has provided Russian forces with dozens of coordinates for Ukrainian army positions, command posts, and strategic facilities. Mikhailov surrendered in the Zaporozhye direction and stated he does not wish to return to Ukraine.
Egypt is coordinating with the WHO on the Ebola outbreak, implementing strict preventive measures at its borders. The Health Minister stated that the virus's spread in Congo is due to a weak health system, and Egypt is prepared to prevent its entry.
There is no governmental mechanism to pay for an AI agent that monitors a patient between visits, calls to check in, coordinates a housing referral, or makes sure someone picks up their medication. ACCESS creates that mechanism for the first time.
Bhuri Tori, a forgotten scientific outpost near Sironj, once served as the geodetic heart of undivided India. British surveyors used this ridge for the Great Trigonometrical Survey, fixing coordinates and calculating distances that helped measure Mount Everest. Today, this historically significant site lies neglected, with its structures vandalized and stones stolen.
Indonesian authorities on Saturday located two Singaporeans who went missing after Mount Dukono erupted on the Pacific island of Halmahera, officials said, but it was unclear whether they were alive. “We have identified the coordinates of their locations. It’s around the crater rim,” said Iwan Ramdani, the head of Indonesia’s rescue agency. “This is on drone surveillance and is consistent with witness accounts.” Both appeared to be 20 to 30 metres (65 to 100 feet) from the rim of the main...
An unprecedented international law enforcement operation led by the FBI, Dubai Police, and Chinese Ministry of Public Security resulted in 276 arrests and the dismantlement of nine scam centers used for cryptocurrency investment fraud. The operation targeted 'pig-butchering' schemes that defrauded Americans of millions of dollars. Three defendants were charged in San Diego with federal wire fraud and money laundering charges.
CBI in coordination with MEA and MHA successfully returned two Red Notice subjects from the UAE. Kamlesh Parekh was wanted in a Rs 2,672 crore banking fraud case involving 25 banks, while Aalok Kumar was wanted for a passport forgery racket facilitating illegal immigration. Both arrived in India on May 1 and were taken into custody.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or OPEC is a group of major oil-producing nations. This group coordinates their petroleum production policies to help effectively manage global oil supply and influence crude prices.
Hesai Group, the world’s largest maker of vehicle lidar sensors, introduced technology it said would raise autonomous driving features to a new level by detecting colour to improve the reliability of object identification. The Shanghai-based maker of light detection and ranging sensors said its 6D full-colour platform would deliver lidar sensors with world-leading capabilities in ranging and small-target identification. 6D refers to the sensors’ ability to detect the X, Y and Z coordinates of...
